Beaird knocked down 4 of 5 from 3-point land in the game, while Lawson made 6 of 9 from deep for the Bulldogs (16-7), who will face Woodville on Tuesday in the Northeast Regional semifinals at Jacksonville State University’s Pete Mathews Coliseum.

"We really shot well, but it came off of our defense," said Gaston coach Tonya Bogle, who had her team employ a man-to-man defense. "We really played good defense tonight. We put together a complete game."

The trip to Jacksonville will be a sweet one for Gaston (16-7), which missed regional play last year after making it the previous 10 seasons.

"Our feelings were a little hurt last year with not getting to go, mine included," Bogle said. "I kind of felt bad for Donoho a little bit.

"They were going to take the brunt of it because of last year. That’s been our focus all week, is to get back there."

Kierra Porter added 14 points, six rebounds and seven steals for the Bulldogs. Beaird also had five steals.

Donoho was led by Adele Fink, who managed 15 points in the loss.

Never miss a story

Choose the plan that's right for you.
Digital access or digital and print delivery.